Monthly Archives: February 2021

Clean again

Posted on February 26, 2021 by casifarm

Friday, February 26, 2021 I took my pickup to town and ran it through the car wash.  I thought that would help clean both the outside and the underside of the pickup.  It is important to get that road salt … Continue reading →

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Prescription writing, 2021

Posted on February 24, 2021 by casifarm

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 I have finished the writing of “seeding prescriptions” for the planting of soybeans.  Today, I’m writing the prescriptions for the application of anhydrous ammonia, our nitrogen source for our corn crop.  These prescriptions are composed in … Continue reading →

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Talk about sloppy…

Posted on February 23, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 I must confess that I like it when it snows.  It brings a special kind of quiet to the evenings, and the white blanket is beautiful.   Until we clear a path through, it looks so clean … Continue reading →

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Cold and snow

Posted on February 15, 2021 by casifarm

Monday, February 15, 2021 As we went to church yesterday, we saw some of the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in years, 4ºF (-16ºC).  Even with the cold, church attendance was up from the previous week.  We did call off the … Continue reading →

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Snowdrifts

Posted on February 10, 2021 by casifarm

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 There are periods of light snow off and on again today.  But this event is different from Monday’s snow; we have some wind with it this time.  Therefore, we have some drifting snow.  That raises another … Continue reading →

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Snow.

Posted on February 9, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, February 9. 2021 We had snow predicted for last night, but we got more than the 1-3″ that was forecast.  Instead, here in central Knox County, we received about 6″ (15 cm) across a narrow band that roughly followed … Continue reading →

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Next!

Posted on February 3, 2021 by casifarm

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The CIH 420 Rowtrac is taking its turn in the shop.  Engine oil change, filters changed, lubrication.  No tires to check the pressure, but will make sure the tension on the rubber track is correct. The … Continue reading →

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Servicing tractors on Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning.   Six more weeks of winter. Here, he would not have seen his shadow.  It is overcast and gray out there.  Temps will warm into the 40s this week.  Last … Continue reading →

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